White Hill Ecchinswell, Basingstoke and Deane
26 addresses across 2 postcodes (RG20), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2105205.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £455,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 10, E: 4, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Basingstoke and Deane costs £2,255 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 33% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 7.6 km (4.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 103 to 109 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Watership Down Health, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £455,000 | £455,000 | £455,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £326,000 | £326,000 | £326,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £255,000 | £250,000 | £260,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2008 | 3 | £234,000 | £200,000 | £295,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £179,950 | £179,950 | £179,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2025 | 5 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £455,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2024 | 8 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £420,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2023 | 15 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2019 | 2 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £326,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2015 | 5 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2014 | 21 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 30 May 2014 | 8 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2014 | 21 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £215,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Oct 2013 | 3 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2010 | 15 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2009 | 14 RG20 4UF | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2008 | 6 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2008 | 24 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 30 May 2008 | 7 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £234,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2006 | 15 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £179,950 | |
| 13 Aug 2004 | 16 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 11 May 2001 | 14 RG20 4UF | Detached | £126,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2000 | 24 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £161,000 | |
| 16 Nov 1999 | 16 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £94,000 | |
| 18 May 1998 | 23 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 9 Jan 1998 | 16 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £73,500 | |
| 20 Jun 1997 | 2 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £94,500 | |
| 12 Jun 1997 | 15 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £69,000 | |
| 17 Dec 1996 | 5 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 6 Dec 1996 | 8 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 24 Jul 1996 | 2 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 17 Jan 1996 | 6 RG20 4UF | Semi-detached | £80,000 |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12); Bungalow, semi-detached (7). Built: 1950-1966 (13); 1967-1975 (3); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (social) (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
- 2, White Hill, Ecchinswell
- 3, White Hill, Ecchinswell
- 6, White Hill, Ecchinswell
- 7, White Hill, Ecchinswell
- 10, White Hill, Ecchinswell
- 12, White Hill, Ecchinswell
- 13, White Hill, Ecchinswell
- 14, White Hill, Ecchinswell
- 17, White Hill, Ecchinswell
- 19, White Hill, Ecchinswell
- 21, White Hill, Ecchinswell
- 23, White Hill, Ecchinswell
Council tax
What each band costs in Basingstoke and Deane in 2026-27: Band D £2,255 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,503 | £1,754 | £2,005 | £2,255 | £2,756 | £3,258 | £3,759 | £4,510 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (43% of about 560 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Ecchinswell (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 7 October 2026: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 8 September 2026 to 9 September 2026: SOUTHERN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 103 m and 109 m above sea level (106 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG20 4UF | 96% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| RG20 4UH | 100% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Thatcham 465,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Newbury 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Royal Oak Ecchinswell | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newbury Wharf | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 42.7 km (27 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 59.6 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Watership Down Health | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Kingsclere Pharmacy | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Kingsclere Health Centre Dental | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | West Berkshire Community Hospital | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Police station | Newbury Police Station | 8 km (5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,130 m² | 140 m |
Landmarks
26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crowmarsh Copse | Wood | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Long Copse | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Nothing Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Rat's Gully | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Wells Head | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| The Marsh | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 26 |
2 of the street's 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Basingstoke and Deane: see them on the Basingstoke and Deane page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 350 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Time Catering Ltd At The Royal Oak RG20 4UH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Oakfields Close (6); On or near White Hill (3); On or near Park/Open Space (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 7 October 2026 to 9 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Oakfields Close · Woodleys · Woodleys · Well Street · Mill Lane
All the streets in RG20 and across Basingstoke and Deane.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.